Research reveals 31% increased risk of long COVID in women: UT Health San Antonio
- Females have a 31% higher associated risk of developing Long Covid, with women aged 40 to 55 years having the highest propensity, according to a study led by the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio funded by the National Institutes of Health.
- The study found that among participants aged 40 to 54 years, the risk was 42% higher in menopausal participants and 45% higher in non-menopausal female participants, compared with male participants.
- A survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that almost twice as many women have Long Covid, with almost 7% reporting Long Covid symptoms, compared with 4% of men.
- The clinical and public health implications in terms of sex-based differences in risk of Long Covid, especially based on age, pregnancy, and menopausal status, are substantial.
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Study says women have 31 per cent higher risk of developing long COVID compared to men
A new study has found that women have a 31 per cent increased risk of developing long COVID when compared to men. The study also revealed that women aged between 40 and 55 years have the highest risk. Of these women, the risk of long COVID is higher; 42 per cent in menopausal women and 45 per cent in non-menopausal women. The study was published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open. Long COVID usually affects a…
COVID-19 vaccine shedding? New research raises concerns over menstrual abnormalities in unvaccinated women
by Cassie B., Natural News: A new study links unvaccinated women near COVID-19-vaccinated individuals to menstrual irregularities, suggesting possible vaccine “shedding.” The study raises concerns about mRNA vaccine safety and the lack of pre-rollout shedding studies. Critics highlight censorship of women reporting menstrual changes and call for transparency in vaccine research. Researchers urge further investigation […]
Women are more likely to develop "Long Covid" - WNKY News 40 Television
Women are significantly more likely than men to develop long covid. A study published in JAMA Network Open showed women over 40 are as much as 6 to 10 percent more likely to develop the condition, though the reasons why aren’t known. Symptoms of long covid include brain fog, fatigue, and shortness of breath. You can read the full study by clicking right here.
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